I am trying to decide if it safe to get the grey market versions of the Canon 28-135 IS lens and the 540EZ Flash. I would like to hear from you if you have had experience with either of the grey market products. Thanks.

-- Anurag Narula (anuragn@yahoo.com), February 25, 1999

Answers

If you order from a reputable dealer, the only reason I have found to get U.S. products is rebates from Canon USA. I have a grey 380EX, and have had no problems with it in over two years. My 75-300 IS is a US version because there was a $50 rebate at the time I ordered it, and I would imagine that deal was cheaper, or I would have ordered grey instead.

-- Brad Hutcheson (bhutcheson@iname.com), February 25, 1999.

Guys, they are the same, Canon grey or US. It's the warranty that alters the price. A knowledgeable Canon dealer will tell you the same thing. Only a couple of cheaper Canon lenses are made in , I think, Taiwan.

-- Jeff Hallett (franjeff@alltel.net), August 06, 1999.